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360 Cinema
The Soul Dome, a 360' inflatable cinema dome, has its inaugural appearance at Brighton Fringe. Totally immersive sensory ecstatic shows programmed to suit all age groups, with live and interactive elements. A family friendly event (i.e. suitable for all ages).
Jubilee Square, Brighton
Sat 25 May
Sun 26 May
Mon 27 May
£7 (£5) / 01273 917272
Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.
The 80s Strikes Back
Eighties celebration show featuring Rick Astley, Belinda Carlisle, The Real Thing, Sonia, Go West, Roland Gift and Altered Images.
Bradford City Football Club, Coral Windows Stadium
Sat 25 May
£19.50–£39.50 / 01274 770012
- 17:00
Aden Pipe Band Competition
Over 15 pipe bands and 4,000 spectators are expected at this pipe band and highland dancing competition.
Aden Country Park, Mintlaw
Sun 11 Aug
£4 / 01771 624485
- 12:30 – 17:00
101
Classic rock and pop-influenced trio from the North East.
The Star Inn, Newcastle upon Tyne
Sun 26 May
Free / 0191 261 4343
- 16:00
2013 UK Beatbox Championships
Vocal showdown to find the finest beatboxers from all corners of the UK with various categories.
Jamm, London SW9
Sat 22 Jun
£5–£12 / 020 7346 8920
- 12:00 – 23:00
3 Piece Suite
A three-piece rock band. Featuring classic covers.
Barleyland Sports and Leisure Club, Billericay
Sat 8 Jun
£6 ( £5; Children £1.50 under 16s)
- 14:00
606 Gospel Group
10-piece Gospel ensemble.
606 Club, London SW10
Sun 23 Jun
£8 / 020 7352 5953
- 13:30
The 80s Strikes Back
Eighties celebration show featuring Tony Hadley, Jason Donovan, Marc Almond, Heaven 17, Sonia, Altered Images and Odyssey.
Lytham Green, Lytham St. Annes
Fri 2 Aug
£32.50 / 0844 888 9991
- 17:00
9 to 5: The Musical
Three office workers get their own back on their lying bigot of a boss and conspire to take over the company, all while singing along to 18 classic Dolly Parton numbers.
The Edinburgh Playhouse
Wed 5 Jun
£15–£45 / 0844 871 3014
Sat 8 Jun
£15–£45 / 0844 871 3014
His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen
Thu 27 Jun
£15.50–£42.50 / 01224 641122
Sat 29 Jun
£15.50–£42.50 / 01224 641122
King's Theatre, Glasgow
Wed 14 Aug
£14.50–£45 / 0844 871 7648
Sat 17 Aug
£15–£45 / 0844 871 7648
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Aaron Carrington
Pop and rock covers performer.
The Horn, St Albans
Sun 2 Jun
Free / 01727 853143
- 16:00 – 18:00
Academy Concert Orchestra: Strauss
- Directed by: Semyon Bychkov (cond)
- Written by: Strauss
Semyon Bychkov conducts Strauss's Ein Heldenleben.
Royal Academy Of Music, London NW1
Fri 14 Jun
Duke’s Hall
Phone for availability / 020 7873 7300
- 13:05
Academy Of Ancient Music/Choir Of The AAM: Handel
- Directed by: Bernard Labadie (cond)
- Written by: Handel
Bernard Labadie conducts Handel's Messiah, with Lydia Teuscher, soprano, Iestyn Davies, countertenor, Jeremy Ovenden, tenor and Andrew Foster-Williams, bass.
Barbican Centre, London EC2Y
Wed 29 May
Hall
£10–£45 / 020 7638 8891
- 15:45 – 16:30
Academy Of Ancient Music: Proms Saturday Matinee 1: Handel, Corelli, Valentini
- Written by: Valentini
The ensemble performs Corelli's Concerto Grosso In D and Concerto Grosso In F, Handel's Cantata 'Pensieri Notturni Di Filli' and Cantata 'Tra Le Fiamme' and Valentini's Concerto Grosso In A For Four Violins.
Cadogan Hall, London SW1X
Sat 20 Jul
£5–£12 / 020 7730 4500
- 15:00
Acker Bilk & His Paramount Jazz Band
After a long and glorious career spanning over sixty years, Acker is still packing 'em in with his playing as fresh as ever and his band on top form, and he doesn't look a day older than when he started out all those years ago! The old dry Somerset humour remains intact, delivered in true stand-up style to uproarious…
Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon
Sun 11 Aug
£20 / 01874 611622
- 13:30
Acoustic Festival Of Britain 2013: The Hollies, The Proclaimers
Acoustic music showcase featuring headliners The Hollies and The Proclaimers, with performances over the weekend from The Christians, Wonder Stuff, The Quireboys, Baka Beyond, Gareth Gates, Curved Air, Police Dog Hogan, The Fake Thackrays, Patsy Matheson, and Me & Deboe.
Uttoxeter Racecourse
Fri 31 May
£75–£90 weekend ticket (Children £15–£20; Children £1 under 10s; £200) / 01889 562561
- 12:00
Sat 1 Jun
£75–£90 weekend ticket (Children £15–£20; Children £1 under 10s; £200) / 01889 562561
- 12:00
Sun 2 Jun
£75–£90 weekend ticket (Children £15–£20; Children £1 under 10s; £200) / 01889 562561
- 12:00
Acoustic Revolution
The best of local acoustic rock.
The Adelphi, Leeds
Sat 25 May
£1 / 0113 245 6377
- 14:00 – 17:00
Sat 1 Jun
£1 / 0113 245 6377
- 14:00 – 17:00
Sat 8 Jun
£1 / 0113 245 6377
- 14:00 – 17:00
Acoustic Sundays
Regular Sunday early evening acoustic sessions with local singer-songwriter talent and good food available too.
The Green Room, Yeovil
Sun 26 May
£3
- 17:00 – 19:00
Sun 2 Jun
£3
- 17:00 – 19:00
Sun 9 Jun
£3
- 17:00 – 19:00
ACS
Contemporary jazz by the three-piece group comprising Geri Allen, Terri Lyne Carrington and Esperanza Spalding.
Barbican Centre, London EC2Y
Sun 17 Nov
Hall
£10–£25 / 020 7324 1880
- 16:00
Adel Sahnoun And Petra Hadjuchova: Leclair, Blavet, Boismortier, Jean-Michel Damase, Michel Blavet, Joseph de Boismortier
- Written by: Joseph de Boismortier
The duo perform Blavet's Sonatas as well as works by Leclair, Boismortier, Rubbra and Damase.
Helmsley Arts Centre, The Old Meeting House, York
Sun 2 Jun
£8 inc tea / 01439 771700
- 15:00
Adriana Vasques
The London-based singer-songwriter and composer performs free-jazz with classical and Latin influences.
The Forge Venue And Caponata Restaurant, London NW1
Sun 11 Aug
Free / 020 7383 7808
- 12:00
Afro Mio
The group performs Afrobeat music drawing on their heritage in Angola and Congo.
Symphony Hall, Birmingham
Fri 21 Jun
Free / 0121 780 3333
- 17:00
Afternoon Band Concert
Hear one of the best local bands, The York RI Golden Rail Band, perform against the stunning backdrop of Brodsworth Hall. Bring along your deck chairs and picnics for an afternoon of superb music. Admission includes the Hall and Gardens.
English Heritage: Brodsworth Hall And Gardens, Doncaster
Mon 26 Aug
£9.60 (£8.60; Children £5.80) / 0870 333 1181
- 14:00
Ailish Tynan, Nicholas Mulroy, Ashley Riches, Eoin Schmidt-Martin, Iain Burnside
The premiere of Brian Elias's commissioned songs, Once Did I Breathe Another's Breath and works by composers of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Ludlow Assembly Rooms
Fri 31 May
£16 (£13.50) / 01584 878141
- 15:30






